12493 S State Highway 87 Shelbyville, TX 75973
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About 12493 S State Highway 87
Tucked away in towering pine trees, this expansive 41.72 acres of East Texas property provides an abundance of opportunities. Nestled among the trees, is a warm and cozy 2bd cabin with big windows for close-up views of the morning sunrises and abundant wildlife, one spacious bath and living/kitchen with a covered wrap-around porch on 3 sides and a unique cedar beam two-car carport attached. Never worry about losing electricity as the cabin comes with a 20 KW Home stand-by Kohler generator with a 500 gal propane tank. The property also has a 1900 sf two story guest house featuring 2 bd upstairs, one with a balcony, large living area & kitchen with covered porch and balcony to enjoy quiet serene mornings in the middle of nature's quiet. Downstairs includes an oversized one car garage with large area that could be turned into a 3rd bd, adjoining a state-of-the-art safe room/gun safe, which can safely contain any special items or collectables. This area included another 1/2 bath/Laundry room and closet. Home has 2 separate HVAC units for each story and a covered concrete patio for hanging out with your friends & family. Along with the homes, the outdoor possibilities are endless. a 24x40 barn/shop offers ample space for farm equipment, 4 wheelers, boat or auto storage. Barn/shop is air conditioned/heated with upstairs area that can be utilized for an office, game room or workout area and includes a balcony overlooking the outdoor rifle and pistol range with a covered shooting bench. Adjoining this building is a 12x40 air conditioned/heated storage room for any additional toys or storage you may need and also a separated RV covered parking area. For the outdoor enthusiasts, this property is ideal for hiking, four wheeling or just simply enjoying your own piece of the great outdoors. Whether you are sipping coffee on the porch at sunrise or catching up on your tractor therapy, you will fall in love with the peace and freedom that this slice of heaven provides. Located 14 miles south of Center and 6 miles south of Shelbyville, Tx. it is close to the Sabine National forest and Toledo Bend Lake, as well as only 30 minutes north of Sam Rayburn Lake area, this property has something for everyone! Escape the noise, embrace the outdoors, and enjoy the kind of space and privacy that is getting harder to find. Contact the listing agent for an appointment or contact your favorite realtor for an appointment, you won't regret it!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Interior: Smoke Detector
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Paved, Attached
- Exterior: Porch/Covered
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $699,000
- Price/SqFt: $250
- Lot: Level, Sloped, Wooded
- Directions: Take Highway 87 S out of Center, Tx towards Shelbyville. Stay straight and continue on Highway 87 S and go past the School, caution light at highway 147 and continue straight towards Milam/Hemphill. Property will be on the left hand side. Sign there.
- Year Built: 2021
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,786 SqFt
- Lot Size: 41.72 Acres
- MLS Number: 20254015
- MLS Name: Longview
- Office Name: Scarborough Realty Group TX -Carthage
- Office Phone: (903) 263-8443
- Listing Agent: M Rhonda Proffitt
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Nearby schools
4
San Augustine Elementary School
Public District PK-5
11.4 mi
•101 S Milam St
3
Center Elementary School
Public District 3-5
13.9 mi
•621 Rough Rider Dr
4
Joaquin Elementary School
Public District PK-5
20.1 mi
•120 Southern St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,580. Most Shelbyville, TX residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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About 12493 S State Highway 87
The listing price of 12493 S State Highway 87 property is $699,000.
The property 12493 S State Highway 87 is a house located in Shelbyville, Texas, 75973.
Active Listing: 12493 S State Highway 87 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 12493 S State Highway 87 are: San Augustine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Center Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Joaquin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Center Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Excelsior Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joaquin Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Shelbyville School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), San Augustine High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Center High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 12493 S State Highway 87 has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 12493 S State Highway 87 is 2,786 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 12493 S State Highway 87 is 2021.
This home is located at 12493 S State Highway 87 in Shelbyville, TX and zip code 75973. This 2,786 square foot home, which was built in 2021, sits on a 41.72 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $699,000.